Nhat Tan Bridge - a unique symbol of Hanoi Capital

Nhat Tan Bridge began construction in 2009 and was completed in 2015. It is the largest cable-stayed steel bridge in Vietnam and a unique symbol of Hanoi Capital.

Nhat Tan Bridge with a total length of 9.17 km has contributed a very important part to the economy as well as the transportation of the Capital, shortening the travel distance from the city center to Noi Bai International Airport. Besides, this bridge also reduces traffic pressure on many routes, limiting congestion during rush hours for Thang Long Bridge.

Nhat Tan Bridge has a total length of 9.17 km, of which the main bridge is 3.9 km (the bridge over the Red River is 1.5 km) and the approach bridge is 5.27 km long.

The bridge is 33.2m wide with 8 lanes for both directions, divided into 4 motor vehicle lanes, 2 bus lanes, 2 mixed vehicle lanes, a median, and a pedestrian lane.

The bridge has five main towers connecting the cable-stayed spans supporting the entire main part of the bridge. These five towers symbolize the five ancient gates of Hanoi, a thousand years of culture.

The bridge connects Dong Anh district with Tay Ho district, starting from Phu Thuong ward, Tay Ho district to Vinh Ngoc commune, Dong Anh district.

Nhat Tan Bridge is one of the national key projects with a total investment capital of up to 13,500 billion VND.

Nhat Tan Bridge has important significance in traffic and economic development of the capital.

This bridge connects Dong Anh district on the other side of the river with Tay Ho district on this side of the river. Starting from Phu Thuong ward (Tay Ho district) to Vinh Ngoc commune (Dong Anh district).

Pham Tuan Anh (Vietnam News Agency) / Baotintuc.vn

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